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HI, I am taking linear algebra this semester, So i wanted to know..what does linear algebra deals with? Is it really hard? Can sonme one shed some light?
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Hello,Ishu said:HI, I am taking linear algebra this semester, So i wanted to know..what does linear algebra deals with? Is it really hard? Can sonme one shed some light?
mathwonk said:linear algebra is like oatmeal, not much to it, but it will never let you down, and is frequently useful.
actually there is no such thing as linear algebra but there is such a thing as a linear differential operator. i.e. learn about linear differential equations and you will understand linear algebra.
i.e. if sin(x) and cos(x) are both solutions of y'' + y = 0, why is 2sin(x) + 7cos(x) also a solution? that is linear algebra.:!)
dy/dx said:In english that would mean
y=x+c
or
y=ax^2+bx+c
...kind of equations... So don't be discouraged by the words used in the various definitions given.
Kouros Khamoushi said:Can someone define what is Moduli of elasticity ?